Child Development Specialist

Overview

Position Title: Child Development Specialist

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports To: Program Director

Position: Full-time

Salary: $22 to $28 per hour, depending on experience and education

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Child Development Specialist is responsible for providing technical assistance to Family Child Care Providers and Center-Based Subcontractors. The Child Development Specialist will monitor the quality of services provided to children enrolled in the Child Care Program. The Child Development Specialist will be responsible for a group of family childcare providers and Center-Based Subcontractors.

This position involves assisting in the application of skills discussed during training, serving as a role model, and ensuring high-quality standards in the Provider’s childcare program to meet all funding requirements. Additionally, the Child Development Specialist may support the team with other program requirements and functions as needed.

The Child Development Specialist will meet with assigned Family Child Care Providers and Center-Based Subcontractors bi-weekly to conduct the following:

• One-on-one training/modeling/assisting on various topics as needed by the Family Child Care Provider and Center-Based Subcontractors staff.
• Perform follow-up training through demonstration (modeling).
• Ensure Family Child Care providers and Center-Based Subcontractors use developmentally appropriate practices when providing services to children. Provide training, technical assistance and modeling as needed.
• Complete “Environments Assessment” for each of their providers and submit assessments to the Program Director for review.
• Conduct a Health and Safety checklist twice a month.
• Be responsible for collecting evidence to support completion of the DRDPs in accordance with the established timelines.
• Ensure parent/provider conferences are completed for every child enrolled in the childcare program.
• Conduct the appropriate Environmental Rating Scale, complete summary of findings and ensure that the action steps are completed yearly.
• Assist in the selection of materials that support the children’s interests and the selected curriculum. Demonstrate a variety of ways the materials may be used with the children.
• Serve as the link between the Provider-Parent and BCM.
• Assist FCC Provider and Center-Based Subcontractors staff in building relationships with parents that foster trust, parent engagement, and build the parents’ confidence as the child’s first and most important teacher.

Provides support with communication, deliveries, and continually building the relationship between the providers and BCM.

• Plans, prepares, and delivers training for the Family Child Care Providers and Center-Based Subcontractors.
• Conduct Parent Meeting in collaboration with the Eligibility/Parent Engagement Specialist.
• Participates in recruitment efforts to ensure a child wait list of eligible applicants greater than the number of enrollment opportunities is maintained.
• Supports the program with the completion of eligibility and enrollment packets.
• Follow and reinforce agency policies in addition to state and federal law.
• Perform any duties as needed to meet the requirements of the State contracts.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Completed 24 units of ECE/CD, including core classes, and 16 units of GE in appropriate areas.
• 6 units in Infant/Toddler units (if the course has not been completed, it must be completed within the first year of employment).
• Ability to effectively and successfully interact with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to work during weekends or evenings as needed for Family Child Care Providers Trainings and Center Based Subcontractors.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Valid California Class “C” driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Demonstrate coaching, training, and leadership skills.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
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